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As a host of Discover Janesville, I want to take this opportunity to share with you some of my piano music.  I hope it will be enjoyable in the same way that a warm bath relaxes the body.  As I share my holiday piano music with you, please consider making your way to www.DiscoverJanesville.com, where you can purchase most of these tracks and continue to listen to them at your leisure.

Coming up on Discover Janesville: conversation with the new director of Rock County Historical Society Mike Reuter about his transition from Milwaukee to Janesville and what lies in the future for the Tallman house, Discover Janesville city correspondent Dan Hartung gets to the bottom of the water rate increase, fire department overtime, and the new business incubator.  Discover Janesville political correspondent Cathy Myers talks “fiscal cliff”,  updates listeners on the efforts to end same-day voter registration in Wisconsin, and shares with us the results of Rock County Democratic party elections.  Discover Janesville music correspondent Eric Kuznacic previews upcoming concerts featuring music by High on Fire, Astronautilis and BoDeans.  In “City Sounds”, you will hear highlights of the Diversity Action Team holiday celebration, where representatives of various cultures, shared their holiday traditions.  We will end the show with music by Al Hulick, and an encore presentation of “Farmer Fawns Over Fine China” from the 24 hour Theater Festival at U Rock.

On today's show it's music, music and more music.  Featuring performances by Edna Love & Ed Ivey, David Trevors, Marshall Middle School students,  Steve Doiel, BlueFlame,  Silversun Pickups, McLethal, DJ Shadow and even Yuri Rashkin.  As always, our correspondents will check in with the latest city and community news, including shortage of Assistant DAs in Rock County, news on where you can build your fence and how you can help bring Sly back on the radio, upcoming community events and more, on the next Discover Janesville with Yuri Rashkin! Remember to check out www.DiscoverJanesville.com for more info on each program.

This week on Discover Janesville with Yuri Rashkin: conversation about what the future holds for Republican party and the discussion on the proposed dress code for teachers in Janesville schools, with our correspondent Cathy Myers.  Music correspondent Eric Kuznacic will update us on the latest concerts in the area, and our Janesville correspondent and co-editor of the Janesville Community Page, Dan Hartung will talk about the latest employer looking to create jobs in our area, the latest developments with SHINE Medical, and the decision by Janesville City Council to provide benefits to domestic partners of city employees.  As part of our "Personal Matters" theme today, check out interviews with co-owner of Medithin Weight Loss Clinic, Jeff Dedrick, psychic healer Kris Abelman and the people behind a popular Janesville fetish/kink website.

On the next Discover Janesville:

*Part 2 of conversation with Simon Davison, who came to Janesville from Great Britain to campaign for President Obama.  Simon talks about the retreat center he is running, and about his concept of The Relational Gold Standard.

*Co-editor of Janesville Community Page Dan Hartung checks in with the status of SHINE Medical, the latest on the sidewalks, city budget, election impact on Janesville and the city website.

*Adam Rutherford shares with the listeners his expertise in Facebook marketing for businesses and gives practical tips on how to make your Facebook page do what you want it to do.  

*Political correspondent Cathy Myers shares her thoughts on the election and its possible outcomes, as well as invites the listeners to check out the volunteer fair at JPAC, this weekend. 

*Beth Wheelock Tallon from YWCA of Rock County, checks in to give us an update on what is going on at the YW these days, what surprised her when she joined the organization, and the ways in which you can get involved and help out.

*Pam Van Brocklin has been involved with the Friends of the Riverside Park for years, and today she gives us an update on the latest improvements in the park, and the group’s plans for next year.

*Our music correspondent Eric Kuznacic checks in with his show of the year: the Turkey DubTucular

*Dave Haldiman takes advantage of the community line to call in with his editorial on the possible effect of the 2012 elections: secession by the red states.

*”Liz v. Wade” returns with election analysis and a heated discussion on the role of FEMA in disaster relief. 

All that and music by Roxanne Neat, Passafire, Jon Wayne & The Pain and Wookiefoot on the next Discover Janesville with Yuri Rashkin, starting right now!

Join Yuri Rashkin with special guest Cathy Myers, as they discuss election nights results, live, starting at 8 pm.  Broadcast will originate from the UAW Local 95 hall and will feature many guests, both over the phone and from the audience.  We will also be taking your calls!  So if you can't be at the celebration, tune in to Discover Janesville for live up to date information on the 2012 elections!

On the next Discover Janesville with Yuri Rashkin: Simon William Davison, is visiting Janesville from Great Britain, specifically with the purpose of knocking on doors to help re-elect President Obama.  Today, part one of our conversation.  Next, co-editor of Janesville Community Page, Dan Hartung, checks in on the status of the parking plaza over the Rock River, discusses the city’s survey of residents, the future of the city’s parks, and weighs in on the question: are there enough coffee shops in Janesville?  Our political correspondent Cathy Myers, updates us on the  upcoming elections and all the events and rallies between now and Tuesday.  Music correspondent Eric Kuznacic tells us about upcoming concerts, and in the “Liz v. Wade” segment, Liz Martiniak and Wade Hallett start by disagreeing about what Obama or Romney administrations will mean for America, and proceed to arguing about the issue of race and the role it plays in presidential politics.  Finally, Vivian Creekmore author of the blog “Vivian’s Love Letters” joins us to share her thoughts on Wade Hallett, and whether she will ever be able to talk to Republicans about politics, again.  All that and music by Soul Assylum, State Radio and Pentatonix on the next Discover Janesville with Yuri Rashkin.

Featuring this week:  Janesville City Manager Eric Levitt speaks about the city budget and gives the latest update on SHINE Medical and its plans to build a facility in Janesville. US Senator Herb Kohl shares his plans for retirement and speaks in support of Tammy Baldwin and Rob Zerban.  Former US Senator Russ Feingold fires up the crowd of Janesville residents at the early voting rally and Cathy Myers checks in with the latest local political news and events.   Director of the new mockumentary "Janeane from Des Moines", Grace Lee and star of the movie, Jane Edith Wilson, share their experiences and answer questions about the movie following the movie's Janesville screening.  State Representative Andy Jorgensen checks in about the state of his campaign.  Our music correspondent, Eric Kuznacic updates us on upcoming concerts featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers, G Love & Special Sauce, and Kinetix.  Finally, on our  segment featuring a progressive and a conserviative points of view, aka "Liz v. Wade", Wade Hallett responds to stinging criticism from Vivian Creekmore, as he and Elizabeth Martiniak continue their last week's discussion of women's rights, and  cover the last debate between President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney.

Join us on Discover Janesville for conversations with Dan Hartung about the city budget; UW Rock County CEO and Dean Carmen Wilson, talking about the newly established Dean's Community Council, and the possibility of building student dorms on campus; Eric Kuznacic previewing upcoming concerts; Judge Al Bates speaking about the Wisconsin Nicaraguan Partnership; Mike Hoffman previewing upcoming Children's World Impact concert; breaking entertainment news with Staci Abrahamson; "Liz v. Wade" taking on contraception, Planned Parenthood, abortion and l; and candidate for the 31st Assembly District Ryan Schroeder discussing his race.  This and much more including music by Jazzguise on Discover Janesville with Yuri Rashkin!

On the program: Discussion of "As Goes Janesville" and political report from Cathy Myers, state of the city with Dan Hartung, "Liz v. Wade" take apart the issue of unemployment from the left and the right, Eric Kuznacic previews upcoming concerts, Janesville teacher and union negotiator Jim Reif reacts to Janesville School Board refusal to negotiate with employees' unions, Vivian Creekmore gives an update from the site of Biden/Ryan debate watch party, and report from Stage One production "How I Learned To Drive", playing at JPAC this and next weekend.  Tune in!